Civil Engineering Doctorate Program started its education activities in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The aim of the program is to provide graduate education at the doctoral level to students who can successfully take part in design, production, application and research and development studies in the private sector, public and research institutions, who are creative, have a systematic approach to problem solving, are prone to teamwork, are environmentally sensitive, have social, economic and professional ethics. and to raise scientists with awareness, responsibility and leadership qualities.
The main goal of the program is to provide the knowledge required by rapidly developing science and technology and to train high-level engineers with research and development skills. In addition, it is aimed to provide students with the ability to conduct independent research, to interpret scientific events by examining them from a broad and deep perspective, and to determine the necessary steps to reach new syntheses.
Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded an PhD in Civil Engineering.
This program is a program that provides education at the doctoral level.
1- Having a master's degree. 2- Having a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. 3- Having received at least 70 in ALES numerical score. 4- Foreign Language Score: Having received at least 55 points from the YDS exam or an equivalent score from an exam accepted by YÖK. 5- Having received at least 50 points from the Science exam.
The overall success grade of all candidates applying for the PhD program is calculated by taking into account 50% of the ALES score, 20% of the undergraduate CGPA, 20% of the science exam score and 10% of the interview score.
Students enrolled in DU might be exempted from certain courses within the framework of certain regulations. A student can be exempted from a certain course provided related course content previously received from another institution complies with that of DU, which is subject to approval and verification by the Board of faculty/graduate school/school.
Recognition of Education Abroad
DU recognises academic terms and courses studied by a student that has been involved in an exchange programme for one or two terms at the universities with which a partnership was established.
Students that are selected to avail themselves of Student Mobility for Studies under ERASMUS are obliged to draw up an education agreement with relevant ERASMUS Unit Coordination prior to the mobility term. The education agreement demonstrates the courses to be studied at the partner university the student intends to go, as well as appropriate ECTS credits.
In addition to this, students shall be asked to issue a Recognition Sheet, which refers to the equivalent of foreign courses in DU, so that the credit transfer is planned and approved.
At the end of the exchange term, the courses studied abroad are recorded and demonstrated in the transcript, together with the original course codes and names and ECTS credits. Pursuant to ERASMUS Programme and Collaboration Agreements concluded thereunto, official transcripts will quote, an abbreviation signal of ET, European Transfer, for the courses studied abroad.
Civil Engineering Doctorate Program is an engineering doctoral program that covers a wide range of fields, providing in-depth information in civil engineering fields such as mechanics, structure, building materials, geotechnics, transportation and hydraulics, following basic education.
| No | Program Requirements |
|---|---|
| 1 | Has sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and Civil Engineering; Uses theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems. |
| 2 | Identifies, defines, formulates and solves complex Civil Engineering problems; For this purpose, it selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods. |
| 3 | Designs a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; For this purpose, it applies modern design methods. |
| 4 | Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively. |
| 5 | Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets the results to examine complex engineering problems or research topics specific to Civil Engineering. |
| 6 | Works effectively within and across disciplines as a team and individually. |
| 7 | Communicates effectively verbally and in writing; speaks at least one foreign language, especially English; writes and understands written reports effectively, can prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions. |
| 8 | Aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; It can access information, follows developments in science and technology and constantly renews itself. |
| 9 | Acts in accordance with ethical principles and is knowledgeable about professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices. |
| 10 | Knowledge of business practices, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation; Has knowledge about sustainable development. |
| 11 | Information about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
Doctor Civil engineers can work as academicians in universities and generally as managers in the public and private sectors.
Students who have successfully completed their Doctorate degree can apply for Post-Doc programs related with their areas of specialization.
For each course, the method of assessment and grading is defined "Course Information Form" in details.
Candidates with a Master's degree must register and pass at least 7 courses, the Qualifying Exam and the Doctoral Thesis, and complete 240 ECTS credits. In order to graduate from the program, a GPA of 3.00/4.00 is required.
The education period of the Department of Civil Engineering Master's Program is eight semesters and the program can be completed in a maximum of twelve semesters.
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